As of the end of June 2025, the team has continued with the evaluation and assessment of locomotive D1048. Significant progress has been made, particularly on the “A” end bogie, where all three Final Drives have now been cleaned, drained, inspected, and refilled with fresh oil. Greasing has also been completed to prevent further deterioration and to support long-term preservation efforts.
Special attention was given to Final Drive No. 2, which is historically believed to have run hot many years ago. However, a thorough visual inspection has revealed it to be in good overall condition. Further investigation will be carried out in due course to confirm this assessment.
At present, the focus remains on advancing the overhaul of D1013 and ensuring the continued operational reliability of D1062, with D1048’s restoration work continuing as resources allow.